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Eguren Ugarte Crianza
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Red wine Crianza. 15 months in French and American oak barrels.
Variety:
Garnacha Tinta,
Tempranillo
D.O.Ca. Rioja
(La Rioja)
Winery: Eguren Ugarte
Volume:
75 cl.
Alcohol: 14.0%
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Available vintages
For each bottle you will get 9 Decántalo points which you can redeem for a selection of gifts in your next order.
Characteristics
Eguren Ugarte Crianza is a red wine from D.O. Rioja produced by Bodegas Eguren Ugarte, one of the wineries owned by the Eguren family.
This classic wine is a coupage of, mainly, Tempranillo and a small percentage of Grenache. The grapes are grown in vineyards located in Labastida, Páganos and Elciego, the heart of Rioja Alavesa.
The climate in this area is Mediterranean but with a great Atlantic influence. Sierra de Cantabria acts as a natural protection barrier for cold winds from the north.
The vines are planted in clay-lime soils located at an altitude between 400 and 700 metres above sea level. The soils demonstrate the marvellous characteristics of the vine cultivation.
The harvest is done mechanically in order to ensure the grapes are collected at the optimum moment. After the selection of the grapes in the winery, there is a destemming and squeezing.
Afterwards, the must undergoes a fermentation with selected yeast for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 25-28ªC. There is a daily pumping during this process.
Once the fermentation finishes, there is a maceration for 7 days.
Finally, Eguren Ugarte Crianza rests in American and French oak barrels for 15 months undergoing a racking every 4-6 months. The aging process finishes with 6 months in the bottle before being released onto the market.
Serve at 17.0ºC
Contains sulphites
We recommend decanting before consumption
Pairing
Semi-mature Cheese, Grilled red meats, Game birds, Blue fish, Stews, Roasts, Roasted lamb
Tasting notes
This vintage, rated as "Very Good", was characterized by the hard frost that occurred when the vegetative cycle was beginning in mid-April, and by the subsequent drought. Except for these two weather events, the year passed normally, with the vintage displaying a perfect health status in the last phase of the cycle. The wines of this vintage are characterized by having a somewhat higher average graduation than 2016, with a very good aging capacity and a high percentage of fine and very identifiable wines.
High summer temperatures define this vintage. After a mild winter with very little rainfall, spring began with a great deal of rain, which provided favourable conditions for the growth cycle of the vines. During the summer, they experienced very high temperatures and the absence of rain, which resulted in very healthy vines. As a general result, this was a balanced year, where the final absence of rains led to a good concentration of grapes. This year is noted for a vintage with volume that can be enjoyed as a young wine.
After a winter with normal temperatures and rainfall for D.O.Ca Rioja, high temperatures in spring and summer market his year, as well as the absence of rain at the most dangerous times for the vineyard. These factors led to very healthy vines, but the harvest was brought forward three weeks on average. As a result, this year was rated as a very good one in the area, with the only drawback of not reaching full ripeness. Therefore, the wines from this vintage are those typical from Rioja, with a slightly higher alcoholic strength and a good balance between acidity and ripening.
It was a fairly balanced year until the harvest season arrived. The beginning of the cycle, in October, started with high temperatures, and it was not until mid-November that the first frosts began and the leaves of the vines began to fall to prepare for winter. Throughout the winter, rainfall was generous and water reserves could be secured for the growth cycle period. During the months of March and April, there was an increase in temperatures that led to the good sprouting of the plant. The growth cycle of the vines was suitable, and the sudden rise of temperatures resulted in quite a fast blooming. There was an optimal growth of the fruit, until the harvest season, when rains damaged the state of the grapes and caused a drop in production. This is a good vintage, but the last rains damaged the final result. The wines are good and can be drunk in the short- and mid-term, they have a medium body and material.
This vintage was marked by a very rainy and cold spring just at the time of the growth cycle. This fact caused it to ripen unevenly and with a certain delay. Thanks to a fairly dry September and October, the grapes that ripened with a certain delay were harvested in a selective manner. A complicated vintage, but with good results since there was an exhaustive selection of the grapes. A good balance between concentration and acidity in their youth define the wines from this vintage.
A good balance and few climate incidents define this vintage. The autumn began with mild temperatures and lack of rain. In March began the rain,as well as the development of the vines. At the beginning of the growth cycle of the vines, temperatures decrease and there were a lot of rainy days. This caused an irregular growth of the vineyard. After an unstable month of May, the temperatures increased, and a cycle without rains began. This resulted in perfect sprouts and a good flowering. The summer months were warm and with some heat waves, which caused a slower growth cycle and some symptoms of water stress, and thus a concentration of fruit. At the end of September, and before the harvest, there was some rain that was perfect for a great year thanks to the perfect ripening of the grapes. Good acidity and concentration define the wines from this vintage. Fine wines with a great ageing potential.
Sight
Ruby colour. Clean and bright. Nose
On the nose it is very intense with a predominance of ripe red fruit, blueberries, currants, plums, roasted notes from the aging. Taste
On the palate it is a wine with good structure, body and volume. Ripe and round tannins. Vanilla aftertaste.
Sight
Ruby red. Clean and bright. Nose
Intense and fruity (blackberry, cherry), with a balance between toasted wood and smoked notes. Taste
Aromatic on the palate. Ripe, well blended tannins that give body, structure and volume to the wine. A finish with a hint of vanilla.
Sight
The tasting repport of this wine is being translated. Meanwhile, you can check the Spanish version.
Sight
Dark cherry colour with maroon edges. Clean and bright wine with thin tears. Nose
From the calm wine, plenty of ripe red and black fruit is perceived with a touch of wood. When it opens up, the fruit becomes much more intense and its aromas are mixed with milky, creamy, vanilla and elegant toasted hints. Very balanced wine with a perfect harmony. Taste
Very elegant and soft wine with a silky and tasty mdi palate. Its notes of fruit, wood and spices (vanilla, chocolate, coffee) are well balanced and keep a perfect structure. Its marked acidity provides it with freshness. Tannins still need to finish polishing in the bottle. Long finish with good persistence that leaves toasted aromas.
A very nice wine.
Sight
Garnet cherry color, intense and brilliant. Nose
Ripe fruit, especially black fruit, dominates the aromas typical of the breed. Spicy notes and a light touch of toasted wood.
Taste Agressive entry, with a more than correct acidity. Soft tannins make this wine pleasant to drink.
Taste Agressive entry, with a more than correct acidity. Soft tannins make this wine pleasant to drink.
Nose
Nose: The ripe fruit dominates a bouquet that captures the emerging upbringing and a slight touch tostado. Taste
Mouth: soft tannins that make their intake more pleasant and bearable
Ratings
- Suckling 90
- Suckling 91
- Decántalo 89
- Decántalo 88
- Peñin 89
- Winespectator 86
- Decántalo 87
- Winespectator 88
- Decántalo 84
- Peñin 86
- Decántalo 83
- Peñin 87
Ratings for the vintages
2018
Excellent
2017
Very good
2016
Very good
2015
Very good
2014
Good
2013
Good
2012
Very good
2011
Excellent
2010
Excellent
2009
Very good
2008
Very good
2007
Very good
2006
Very good
2005
Excellent
2004
Excellent
2003
Good
2002
Good
2001
Excellent
2000
Good
1999
Good
1998
Very good
1997
Good
1996
Very good
1995
Excellent
1994
Excellent
1993
Good
1992
Good
1991
Very good
1990
Good
1989
Good
1988
Good
1987
Very good
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